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$145,500

1257 Kensington Ave Buffalo, NY 14215

4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,439 sqft
0.08 acres
$101 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1257 Kensington Ave

Residential with commercial use. Tenant occupied, 48hr notice for showings. Sold "as is"

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Hot Water
StatusActive
Size1,439 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.0771 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingNo Garage
MLS #B1594042

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Varies, Vinyl
  • Interior: Home Office, Country Kitchen, Living/Dining Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: No Garage
  • Exterior: Concrete Driveway
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • List Price: $145,500
  • Price/SqFt: $101
  • Annual Tax Amount: $239
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Living Area: 1,439 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.0771 Acres
  • MLS Number: B1594042
  • MLS Name: NYS
  • Office Name: WNY Metro Roberts Realty
  • Office Phone: (716) 875-2211
  • Listing Agent: Ebony J Thomas

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$46,000$239
2022$46,000$239
2021$46,000$1,234
2020$46,000$1,234
2019$45,000$1,244
2018$45,000$1,161
2017$45,000$778

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Charter School of Inquiry

Public Charter KG-6

0.5 mi

404 Edison Ave

4

PS 82

Public District PK-4

0.8 mi

230 Easton Ave

3

PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction

Public District PK-4

1.1 mi

453 Leroy Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $14,576. The most common annual income of people living in Buffalo, NY is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

67%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
40%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

24%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker
  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1257 Kensington Ave

The listing price of 1257 Kensington Ave property is $145,500.

The property 1257 Kensington Ave is a house located in Buffalo, New York, 14215.

Active Listing: 1257 Kensington Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1257 Kensington Ave are: Charter School of Inquiry (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), PS 82 (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), PS 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Westminster Community Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Highgate Heights (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Buffalo United Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Frederick Olmsted #156 (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Middle Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $239 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 1257 Kensington Ave has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 1257 Kensington Ave is 1,439 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1257 Kensington Ave is 1930.

This home is located at 1257 Kensington Ave in Buffalo, NY and zip code 14215 in the Kensington neighborhood. This 1,439 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $145,500.

While more than 221 listings in Buffalo, NY in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 28 listings sold at asking price, and more than 72 were sold below. The number of listings in Buffalo, NY decreased by 0.8% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $244,420, while the average time on the real estate market was 17 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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